New Micro and improved Motorworks

[ViperKid]

dude just drop it already

Good Grief Charlie Brown!!!!!!!!
Wally World = Wal-Mart to those of use that would rather not shop there but it's the only game in town!
Sorry I started the whole thing in my response to Azimov

[charliebrown]

Originally posted by ViperKid
dude just drop it already

Well, ViperKid, I would but that car is so addictive that I can't.

And, TheMechanic, Don't ever say "Good Grief" to a blockhead.

Charlie Brown edit: TheMechanic, I can see you have just turned into a pro. Let me remind everyone that once you have made at least 20 posts, you automatically turn pro.

[Cubicle]

Im really surprised i havent seen more post of substance in regard to these cars. I bought one yesterday evening ( first time i have bought a car in SOME time) based purely upon the aesthetics /scale. I have had the 350 Z booster....the first run of Sizers' and the ZZ's and this car by far impresses me more than the others. $18 for a TRUE scale car with a KICK ASS body (you have to hold it n your hand to appreciate it) with amazing detail, exhaust and body kits already molded onto the body. The only drawback...if you can call it that..is its so fast that it doesnt grip as well as some other Micro's. On the other hand itdoesnt grip all that bad either ( i raced it around on the kitchen floor).

You wont be racing across the shag wit this but for style (real SCALE bodies that are off the chain! IMPORTS DAMMIT! My Green car- no clue what it is- will be painted black) , speed ( the Turbo actually gives a noticeable increase in speed despite the tires slipping), and quality of craftsmanship this car is THE MICRO to have ( if you are a "scale" freak like me. I like cars that are small but LOOK real , which is why im not a Bit fan).

That Eclipse is nice in pics..havent seen the redcar ( supra) ...own the green ..and the brown is currently holding down the shelves ( but they sold QUITE a few).

And before anyone starts with the movie tie in...WHO CARES. The micro's KICK. They could be called Crap on wheels and id still purchase them. Im done with Bits and ZZ's.

So whose swapping motors first ?

[ViperKid]

and the brown is currently holding down the shelves ( but they sold QUITE a few).

what kind of car is the brown one? is it the gold supra?

[Cubicle]

Im not sure....i looked onlybriefly. If theres a brown Supra in the movie i would assume thats it.

The thing says Toyo Tires in fine print on the side along with some other after market parts manafacturers. Just LOOKING at it makes me want to race. The zps gave me that feelingBRIEFLY...but these...they look so real you MUST race them.

[ViperKid]

i agree, they are very fun...how are the decals on the car though? on mine it looks like one big sticker

[SpEd]

i have some pinch rollers............so how did you get the old wheels off? PULL? and how did you secure the tires to the rear axle so its secure and doesnt slip?

[Cubicle]

I didnt see any decals per se but the after market parts manafacturer names looked to be under a gloss layer....as if it was painted and then a coat of "clear" were applied.

Im really surprised i havent read anything in the Bit section. Its probably under the radar due to the fact that ZZ is recognized as the Fast and Furious micro line. To bad...these put the ZZ version to shame. Has anyone raced theirs mano y mano with a stock Bit or ZZ ( orANY micro)?

Hmmm once im off of work lol...........

[ViperKid]

didnt see any decals per se but the after market parts manafacturer names looked to be under a gloss layer....as if it was painted and then a coat of "clear" were applied.

i don't know mine looks like it might peel off that happen to anyone else?

[Azimov]

i have some pinch rollers............so how did you get the old wheels off? PULL? and how did you secure the tires to the rear axle so its secure and doesnt slip?

I took the steering knuckles off the car with the stock wheels still attached. I then took a small pair of cutting pliers and applied a small amount of pressure between the knuckle and the wheel to move them apart slightly. Then I pulled it off the rest of the way. The back wheels I just cut off with the pliers a little at a time until I had a clean axel on both sides. I used very small brass nails on the front wheels for pins as the pinch rollers are too wide to use the stock pins again. I used a vertical drill press attachment I have for my dremel and re-bored the knuckles to fit the nails. Pushed the nail through the roller, into the knuckle and trimmed off the excess that came out the back. You have to dremel the pin down flush on the back or it will rub the frame. There is no room behind the knuckle. On the back, I used the drill press again to re-bore the pinch rollers to the size of a small piece of wire insulation. I slipped the wire insulation bushing into the pinch roller and super glued it. Then, I just slipped the bushing onto the rear axel. The bushing also allows you to set the back rollers out a bit more so they stand out from the body at the same distance as the front ones. You could also cut off the front wheels too. It is easier than pulling. You can do the whole mod without the drill press attachment, it's just easier with one.

[Impreza WR reX]

hum...

I just pulled mine off with some pliars and then replaced them with the new ones. I fixed the slipping in the rear axel by putting a dab of super glue. Works like a charm

[SpEd]

i'll have to try..................impreza....whst did u use for tires?

[Impreza WR reX]

I used the front wheels off 2 motorworks clones.

[SpEd]

hmm motorworks clones.....seen them in walmart....how big are the tires ? did you need to trim the body? and most importantly does the darn thing hook up with those tires?